Are the conspirators justified in killing Julius Caesar?

The conspirators justify the assassination of Caesar by claiming that they want to preserve the Roman Republic, in which no one is king and the ruling aristocrats are equals. The audience sees Brutus tempted by Cassius’s lies and stratagems, misleading him into thinking the Roman people want him to kill Caesar.

Was Brutus killing Caesar justified?

During Caesar’s funeral, Brutus states “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more,” (JC 3.2. 23). It is clear to see here that Brutus was justified in killing Caesar because his intentions are good.

Why does Brutus believe an oath is unnecessary?

People swear oaths for “bad causes” (line 142) when they are unsure of their cause’s righteousness. Brutus believes that the conspirators’ cause is just and therefore needs no oath other than the spoken words of Romans.

Why do the conspirators want Cicero to join the conspirators?

Why do the conspirators want Cicero to join them? He’s wiser, older, and respected. If the plan to kill Caesar fails, they can blame him and say it was his idea. Decius will appeal to Caesar’s ego, and convince him to show up at the Capitol.

Who else do they consider killing Why does Brutus say it is not necessary?

Terms in this set (19) According to Brutus, why is it necessary that Caesar be killed? Caesar must be killed for the general good of the citizens. Brutus thinks that all of the power will go to Caesar’s mind and make him a tyrant.

Why do the conspirators other than Brutus think it’s a good idea to include Cicero in the conspiracy?

Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? Cicero is an elderly man and because of his age, the people will be easier to persuade. The conspirators’ youth will be nothing compared to his seniority. Brutus says that Cicero will not follow anything that other men start.

Why do the conspirators not let Cicero in the group?

Why do the conspirators NOT let Cicero in the group? He will not follow anything that other people start. WHY does Brutus want to get rid of Caesar? once he is crowned, he has to admit that he has been giving Caesar the power to do the damage to the people.

Why does Brutus think the conspirators should not swear an oath?

Brutus refuses to swear an oath because he believes that his doing so will belittle the great enterprise that he and the other conspirators have taken upon themselves.

What is the reason the conspirators decide to allow Marc Antony to remain alive?

In act 2, scene 1, Brutus explains his reasoning for sparing Antony’s life by stating that he does not want to appear like an envious butcher and wishes to be viewed as a valiant “purger.” Brutus’s character embodies honor, and his primary reason for assassinating Julius Caesar is to preserve the Roman Republic.

Why do the conspirators decide that Cicero should be included in the conspiracy?

Metellus wants Cicero to join the conspiracy because Cicero is old and wise. (lines 144-146: “O, let us have him, for his silver hairs will purchase us a good opinion by men’s voices.”) Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Killing Antony is not necessary and it will be too bloody.

Why do the conspirators want Caesar to go to the Senate on the ideas of March?

Why do the conspirators want Caesar to go to the Senate on the ides of March? They both want to warn Caesar that he is in danger. They both want to warn Brutus that the plot is wrong. They both want to warn Calpurnia to keep Caesar at home.

Why did Brutus decide that the conspirators not take an oath lines 114 140?

according to brutus, why don’t the conspirators need to swear to an oath? it would take away the nobility of the act and that they should be able to trust each other’s loyalty.